They are presented as people who never need help.

They lead Jesus instead of following him.

Pause, listen, and then follow Jesus even if it costs something

Choose the voice that is loudest or most popular

Wait until you understand everything before you move

Follow Jesus only when his direction fits your plan

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and gone my own way. I need your mercy, your care, and your voice to lead me. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Let me belong to you and follow you from this day on. Amen.

Belong to the Shepherd

Father, revive your Church. Where we have been distracted by many voices, draw us back to the voice of Christ. Make us attentive, teachable, and eager to follow. Renew our love for your Son and our courage to obey him, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Up the Church to Your Voice

Lord, thank you that Jesus knows his sheep personally and does not lead us from a distance. Thank you for the comfort of belonging to you and for the mercy that keeps calling us forward. Teach us to rest in your care, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Thank You for Knowing Me

Pray by naming the voices competing for your attention, asking Jesus to make his voice clearer than the rest, and surrendering one concrete choice to him today.

Pray for Clear Hearing

Pray for: a friend who feels pulled in several directions; a soft heart that can recognize Jesus' way; courage to keep following when obedience is costly.

For Those Surrounded by Many Voices

Father, train my heart to hear Jesus, trust his care, and follow him step by step. Quiet the voices that lead me away, and give me a willing spirit to obey quickly and stay close to Christ, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Help Me Keep Following

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John 10:27 — DynamicTAB

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